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The Man Who Named Australia – Matthew Flinders
By: Graham McDonald
Our History and the Christian Connection
For over two hundred years, the final resting place of the man ultimately responsible for the naming of ‘Australia’ was lost. Then in early 2019, his lead-plated coffin was discovered at the back of a train station in London.
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Banjo Paterson’s Role as an ANZAC: One of the Least Known Parts of His Life
By: Annie Hamilton
‘Banjo’ Paterson is immortalised on our ten dollar note. His role in the Anzac battalions is one of the least-known parts of his life. It has slipped to obscurity, perhaps because—mysteriously—he never wrote a poem about the great Walers he worked so hard to train. Or if he did, none have survived. Read more
Aussie Missionary Story Now a Feature Film Starring Stephen Baldwin
By: Clare Bruce
The tragic yet inspiring story of Australian missionary Graham Staines is one that will never be forgotten by India’s Christian community, who have suffered persecution for decades. Read more
Beat The Heat – Cool Tips to Survive the Aussie Heat
By: Andrew Morris
Australia’s hot summer continues with heatwave conditions impacting populations across the country. Make sure you and those around you stay safe by following these helpful tips. Read more
Australia’s Hunger Problem
By: McCrindle
Earlier this year, Australia’s largest food relief organisation, Foodbank, commissioned McCrindle to conduct research into the hidden problem of food insecurity in Australia. The Foodbank Hunger Report 2018 reveals that an alarming 4 million Australians have experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months. Read more
The SSM ‘Yes’ Vote One Year On
By: Akos Balogh
It’s been one year. One year since Australia voted ‘yes’ to Same-Sex Marriage. You might have missed the anniversary last Thursday (it wasn’t headline news – which is surprising, considering the airtime it took up a year ago). But it was picked up by the likes of The Project, where presenter Carrie Bickmore confidently asserted that ‘the sky hasn’t fallen in’ since SSM became legal. Read more